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The Wellness Center at Bowdoin Street Health Center was built to offer free or low-cost programs to improve your health. We offer two well-equipped exercise rooms and a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen. We welcome community residents and Bowdoin Street patients alike.
By combining health education, physical activity and support, the Wellness Center follows an approach that’s proven to help people get healthier and stay healthier. Over time, this approach can even lower the risk for obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure—chronic diseases that can be costly to treat. Our programs are offered on-site, in a safe and trusted setting.
The Wellness Center and the staff at Bowdoin have changed my life. This place feels like my home, and everyone in it feels like my family.
Fitness Classes are designed for adults, but are open to all levels and abilities. Exercise modifications are available as needed.
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Workout
A 45-minute high and low cardio/strength training workout designed to improve strength and decrease body fat. All levels welcome.
Wednesdays, 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Saturdays, 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Tai Chi/Chair Tai Chi
Low-stress, minimal impact exercise, accompanied by deep breathing techniques. Tai Chi can improve balance, decrease your risk for falling and decrease stress/anxiety.
Tuesdays, 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Tuesdays, 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm (Chair Tai Chi)
Zumba
A moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class, featuring movements inspired by Latin dance.
Mondays, 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
T-Body Tone (Total Body Tone)
Slower-paced, light cardio with low-impact movements designed to enhance the mind/body/core connection. What you may see in class: Stationary exercises such as bicep curls, leg lifts, deadlifting, squats, Pilates, power yoga, kickbacks.
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cardio Blast
Cardio routines designed to burn calories and increase metabolic rate, and reduce blood pressure. What you may see in class: bicycles (no bike required!), jumping jacks, and burpees.
Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Yoga/Chair Yoga
Integrating physical strengthening techniques with breathing and meditation to improve your health and well-being. All levels are welcome. Standard posture and chair yoga options are available at all classes.
Interactive cooking workshops designed to promote healthy eating and food preparation skills.
Oldways' "A Taste of African Heritage" Cooking Series: The African Heritage Diet is a way of eating based on the healthy food traditions of people with African roots. Learn about different spices, vegetables and grains to incorporate in your family meals.
General Nutrition Education: Learn the basics of healthy eating, from creating a balanced plate to making your favorite foods even more nutritious.
Baby’s First Foods: It's important to give your baby the right nutrients for healthy growth. Learn which foods are best for your baby at the different stages of development.
Shopping on a Budget: Learn budget-friendly tips and tricks to make healthy and delicious meals for you and your family.
Healthy Meal Prep Techniques: It's tempting to resort to fast food or frozen food when you need an easy meal. Learn about more nutritious options that are as easy to prepare as they are delicious.
Diabetes Prevention: Eating right when you have diabetes can mean the difference between developing dangerous complications and living a healthy life. Learn how your diet can help you keep your diabetes in control.
Specialty Classes: We offer a variety of other nutrition and cooking classes. Call for a complete list of upcoming programs.
Please contact us at 617-754-0180 or email us to learn about upcoming class times and to sign up for a class.
Healthy Champions Community Gardening: Children will join their peers and learn about urban gardening, participate in physical education games, take part in healthy cooking demonstrations and learn about nutrition.
School Vacation Activities: Open to both patients and community members, this is an opportunity for families to sample programs such as ballet, Kung Fu, cooking classes, Paint Nights and more. Offered during Boston Public School Vacation weeks.
Fitness in the City exercise programs for kids: Offered in partnership with Boston Children's Hospital, Fitness in the City provides children with valuable access to health coaching, physical activities and nutrition-based resources as they work toward a healthy weight and lifestyle. *Must be a Bowdoin Street Health Center patient. Contact Bayoan Garcia for additional information at (617) 754-0018
Indoor Tennis: Tennis anyone? Join us for a unique indoor tennis experience, led by our partners at Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center. Get ready for some great fun and competition. All skill levels are welcome.
